/ˈkɒnsʌlt/verb[with object]1 Seek information or advice from (someone, especially an expert or professional)1.1 Have discussions with (someone), typically before undertaking a course of action.1.2 Refer for information to (a book, diary, or watch)nounNorth AmericanAn act of consulting a professional; a consultation. ‘after a consult with his attorneys, he retracted his previous statement’

OriginEarly 16th century (in the sense ‘confer’): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’.

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According to the current ad trends, one should always consult with their doctor before taking the advertised new medicine, being sure to inform the doc of all your problems (you know, the ones the doc diagnosed earlier).

Words are a game. Sometimes I play alone, but you are welcome to play, too.

/pəˈdɪdl/exclamationUSinformalAn exclamation shouted in a game by the first of a group of people who spots a motor vehicle with only one working headlight, this person being entitled variously to kiss or hit the others.nounUSinformalThe motor vehicle itself.

Origin1940s. Origin unknown.

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My wife, then girlfriend, and I enjoyed playing this game in the 60s. Today we're slugged from the back seat by grandchildren who call out "Punch Buggy" whether a headlight is out or not.

Phytomania was the word listed by ODO as a nonce word. So I completely ignored that in favor of today's choice. Fickle, I am sure, but it also seems to fit the "coined for one occasion" meaning.

Words are a game. Sometimes I play alone, but you are welcome to play, too.

/rɪˈnaʊns/verb[with object]1 Formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)1.1 Law no object Refuse or resign a right or position, especially one as an heir or trustee.1.2 Refuse to continue to recognize or abide by.1.3 Reject or abandon (a cause, bad habit, or way of life)

/ˈɪsθməs//ˈɪsməs//ˈɪstməs/noun1 A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.2 AnatomyA narrow organ, passage, or piece of tissue connecting two larger parts.

OriginMid 16th century: via Latin from Greek isthmos.

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The isthmus of Panama, once penetrated by the famous canal, became one of the busiest shipping lanes ine world.

Words are a game. Sometimes I play alone, but you are welcome to play, too.

It's almost unbelievable until you see it on a map.The Atlantic Ocean is North of Panama, while the Pacific Ocean is South of it.The Panama Canal runs North-west to South-East, because of the curvature of Panama's isthmus.